Friday August 17, 1962: on this day

August 17, 1962 was a Friday and it was the 229th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1962 can also be written as 8/17/1962 in the US and as 17/8/1962 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1962 in August 1962 calendar

Here's what happened on August 17, 1962:

• E german border guards shot and kill peter fechter, 18, attempting to cross berlin wall into western sector
• East german border guards kill 18-year-old peter fechter as he attempts to cross the berlin wall into west berlin becoming one of the first victims of the wall.
• Peter fechter is shot and bleeds to death while trying to cross the new berlin wall.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 17, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 1962 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 1962 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 17, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 09:20 pm and setting at 09:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on August 17, 1962

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Famous people born on August 17, 1962:

• Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss

  German director and actor.

• Dan Dakich

  American basketball player, coach, and sportscaster.

• Gilby Clarke

  American guitarist and producer, singer-songwriter (guns n’ roses rock star supernova & candy).

• John Jones

  American producer and director of actor.

• John Marshall Jones

  American actor.

• Buddy Landel

  American professional wrestler.

• Hiroshi Gamō
• Roland Schröder
• Michael Wilder
• Evgenïý Yarovenko
• Claudio Coccoluto
• Daniele Ciprì
• Nicholas Blane

Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

• Robert De Niro

  American actor, director, and businessman.

• Sean Penn

  American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

• Donnie Wahlberg

  American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

• Belinda Carlisle

  American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

• Yû Aoi

  Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

• Austin Butler

  Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

• Maureen O'Hara

  An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

• Brady Corbet

  Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

• Helen McCrory

  British actress (b. 1968).

• Julian Fellowes

  English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1962?

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 17, 1962.

Famous people died on August 17, 1962:

• Peter Fechter

  East german defector (born 1944).

• Frédéric Marie Blessing
• Voldemārs Žins

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

• Billy Murray

  Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

• Pearl Bailey

  American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

• Vivian Vance

  Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

• Yvonne Craig

  Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

• Richard Barthelmess

  Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

• Draydon Carter

  Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

• Pandit Jasraj

  Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

• Odai Barakat

  Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

• Liviya Gershwin

  Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.

• Azaylea Frost

  Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

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Holidays on August 17, 1962:

• Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
• Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes

August 17, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1962 was Breaking Up Is Hard To Do by Neil Sedaka, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

August 17, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Neil Sedaka - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
2. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
3. Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love)
4. The Orlons - The Wah-Watusi
5. Ray Charles - You Don't Know Me

August 17, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

August 17, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Frank Ifield - I Remember You
2. Pat Boone - Speedy Gonzales
3. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
4. Bobby Darin - Things
5. The Shadows - Guitar Tango

August 17, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1962 was You'll Lose A Good Thing by Barbara Lynn, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

August 17, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 17, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing
2. Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me
3. Claudine Clark - Party Lights
4. The Isley Brothers - Twist And Shout
5. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion